The Boston Celtics (47-23) will take on the Memphis Grizzlies (33-38) Tuesday at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Arena for a 5 p.m. ET tip-off. We analyze the Celtics-Grizzlies betting odds and lines, with NBA picks and best bets.
Celtics vs. Grizzles: Key injuries
Grizzles
- SF Justise Winslow (hip) out
- PF Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) out
- PG Tyus Jones (knee) out
Celtics
- C Daniel Theis (foot) probable
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Celtics vs. Grizzlies: Odds, lines, picks and betting tips
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Prediction
Celtics 120, Grizzlies 115
Moneyline (ML)
The CELTICS (-176) open this contest as favorites over the 8th-seeded Grizzlies (+145). Boston has played well of late, winning three of its last four games. Meanwhile, the same can’t be said about the Grizzlies. They’ve lost six of their last seven games and are in danger of losing their playoff spot.
While Memphis needs this game more, look for BOSTON (-176) to pull off a narrow win Tuesday.
Line/Against the Spread (ATS)
The CELTICS -4 (-110) are just two-basket favorites over the Grizzlies. Boston has covered the spread in six of its last eight games against Memphis, and has won all eight meetings.
The Grizzlies (+4, -110) have struggled mightily against the spread of late, failing to cover in six of their last seven games. Considering this spread is only four points, expect BOSTON -4 (-110) to cover the spread and win by at least 5 points.
Over/Under (O/U)
The total for this contest is set at 224.5 points. The Celtics have scored at least 120 points in four of their last five games and they have the No. 9 scoring offense in the league.
The Grizzlies have struggled more on the offensive end, but expect them to score in the 110s, allowing the OVER 224.5 (-110) to hit in Orlando.
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